Indoislamica

art and rare books relating to India, Central Asia and the Islamic world

Rare books, art and antiquarian prints

We offer a unique selection of collectables: rare books and antiquarian prints, old maps, antique vintage photographs, watercolours and ephemera…

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New essays on legendary travellers and writers. Amongst others you’ll also ﬁnd articles on Souza and MF Husain and news on international cultural events.

Links

Relevant resources, including libraries and cultural institutions, international foundations and communities with a focus on India, Tibet, Pakistan, Central Asia and the Middle East.

Essays

The title of our second essay refers to a pun on Sir Charles Napier's 1843 annexation of Sindh. We've acquired 8 folio-size hand-coloured plates from the rare 1846 portfolio of the region's views by Lieut. W. Edwards, his ADC. View PDF